Application; burden of proof
Ind. Code § 34-54-12-1
in effectSec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter applies to a foreign country judgment to the extent that the judgment:
(1) grants or denies recovery of a sum of money; and
(2) under the law of the foreign country where rendered, is final, conclusive, and enforceable.
(b) This chapter does not apply to a foreign country judgment, even if the judgment grants or denies recovery of a sum of money, to the extent that the judgment is:
(1) a judgment for taxes;
(2) a fine or other penalty; or
(3) a judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance, or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations.
(c) A party seeking recognition of a foreign country judgment has the burden of establishing that this chapter applies to the foreign country judgment.
As added by P.L.213-2011, SEC.2.
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